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verbal abuse
[ vur-buhl uh-byoos ]
noun
- speech that is intended to humiliate and intimidate:
Physical or verbal abuse directed toward patients, families, colleagues, or staff will not be tolerated.
Word History and Origins
Origin of verbal abuse1
Example Sentences
Verbal abuse, wolf whistles, beeps from cars and inappropriate comments.
"The frequency in verbal abuse we’re receiving and constant damage to the gate is relentless," its general manager posted on social media.
Verbal abuse also became violent, with Annie's partner breaking her arm when she was pregnant.
But Klotz, 54, alleges the Figueroa comments were just the tip of an iceberg of verbal abuse women in the unit faced.
He was subjected to daily verbal abuse and humiliation - not allowed to use the toilet in the house or shower without Rigby's permission.
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